Jenny Ouellette

Jenny Ouellette is a former dancer, current dance mom and writer based in Charleston, South Carolina.

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Treat Yourself: 10+ Holiday Gifts for Dance Teachers and Studio Owners

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12+ Holiday Gift Ideas for Your Favorite Dancer

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3 Easy (and Dancer-Approved) Recipes for Nights On the Go

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A young African American student sits on the steps of a school hallway. She wears red sneakers and patterned mask.

How to Help Your Kids Navigate the Stress of Back-to-School and Dance

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A teen girl with long dark hair sadly gazes out the window, with her chin resting in her hand.

How to Support Your Teen’s Summer of Stay-at-Home Dance

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A mother and teenage daughter sit at a table, talking. The daughter looks distressed, putting her hand on her forehead.

Parents and Puberty: How to Talk to Your Dancer About Their Changing Body

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A preschool aged dancer in a pink costume and tutu walks on a blue carpet into her recital

Recitals 101: What First-Time Dance Parents Need to Know

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A close up of children's feet in ballet class. They wear pink tights and shoes, and are lined up in a row.

8 Signs That You’re That Dance Parent—and How to Do Better

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A young girl in a white leotard and tutu leans against a ballet barre with her head in her hand.

What to Do If You Can’t Afford Dance Classes Anymore

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Darrell Grand Moultrie, a young Black man wearing yellow sneakers, black sweats and turtleneck and a black beanie, teaches a contemporary class, with young adult dancers balancing on one leg, other leg bent and to the side. They push one arm up to the ceiling, the other forward. They are in a light filled barn studio.

The Ultimate Guide to the Virtual Summer-Intensive Audition Process

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